ST[EMpower] Kits!

Designed to meet the needs of a classroom teacher, each ST[EMpower] Kit includes:

• curriculum
  • aligned to Colorado Academic Standards to fully meet the science standard as well as incorporate math, reading writing and communicating, social studies, and art as appropriate.
  • incorporates at least one aspect of scientific process (usually incorporates the entire scope of the scientific method) as presented through the experiential learning method
  • tested and evaluated by teachers
  • provides the supporting conceptual framework for developing a well-rounded science knowledge base to prepare all students to understand science for making informed decisions in their lives to preparing for STEM careers.
  • each lesson includes an activity on introducing students to STEM careers

• equipment and consumables needed for the lessons, but do not include items that are commonly found in classrooms (i.e. art supplies, scissors, etc.).

View the Video!

Learn about the kits by viewing this video!

Available Kits:

STEM Kits Brochure

STEM Kits Order Form

Kindergarten

• Physical Science 1: Moving Makers
• Physical Science 2: Many Ways of Belonging – Objects (available as pre-order)
• Life Science 1: Many Ways of Belonging – Organisms (coming soon)
• Earth Systems Science 1: Here Comes the Sun

First Grade

• Physical Science 1: Solids and Liquids and Gases, Oh My!
• Life Science 1: Generations (coming soon)
• Life Science 2: Staying Alive
• Earth Systems Science 1: Mining for Minerals (coming soon)

Second Grade

• Physical Science 1: Motion Commotion
• Life Science 1: Habitat Sweet Habitat (coming soon)
• Life Science 2: Form and Function (coming soon)
• Earth Systems Science 1: Weather Bear

Middle/High School

• Soil: It’s Alive

 4-H Kits

• Electricity: Basic
• Electricity: Grab & Go (you need Electricity: Basic Kit, and can purchase both for a discount)
• Geology
• Invertebrates with Emphasis on Entomology

Testimonials

For more information on ST[EMpower] Kits, contact:

Barbara J. Shaw, Ph.D.
Western Regional Specialist, 4-H youth Development STEM K-12
Colorado State University Extension
Friendship Hall 1001 N. 2nd Street
Montrose, CO 81401
Barbara.Shaw@ColoState.edu
360-513-7916 mobile
970-249-7876 fax

The ST[EMpower] Kits project is supported through a Colorado State University Venture Capital grant.